Sunrise & sunset times in Seattle, United States
On Wednesday 2 September 2026, the sun rises at 06:29 and sets at 19:47 in Seattle. All times are shown in the America/Los_Angeles timezone.
Today in Seattle
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Golden hour in Seattle today
Golden hour is the soft, warm light when the sun is low — from just after sunrise up to a few degrees above the horizon, and again from a few degrees down to sunset. The exact length depends on latitude and the time of year.
Photographers use golden hour for soft, directional warm light. Architects and travellers track it to time outdoor shots and walks in Seattle when the sun is at its most flattering angle.
Monthly sunrise & sunset in Seattle (2026)
Times are calculated for the 15th of each month at Seattle’s coordinates.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Solar noon | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 07:52 | 16:45 | 12:18 | 8h 52m |
| February | 07:14 | 17:32 | 12:23 | 10h 18m |
| March | 07:21 | 19:15 | 13:18 | 11h 53m |
| April | 06:20 | 19:59 | 13:09 | 13h 39m |
| May | 05:31 | 20:40 | 13:05 | 15h 08m |
| June | 05:11 | 21:08 | 13:09 | 15h 57m |
| July | 05:27 | 21:02 | 13:15 | 15h 35m |
| August | 06:05 | 20:21 | 13:13 | 14h 15m |
| September | 06:46 | 19:21 | 13:04 | 12h 34m |
| October | 07:28 | 18:20 | 12:55 | 10h 52m |
| November | 07:14 | 16:32 | 11:53 | 9h 17m |
| December | 07:50 | 16:18 | 12:04 | 8h 27m |
Solar year in Seattle (2026)
Day length in Seattle swings by 7h 34m between the longest day in June and the shortest in December.
Day length across the year in Seattle
Longest day in Seattle: 15h 47m on 21 Jun. Shortest day: 8h 13m on 21 Dec. Today the sun is up for about 13h 5m.
Moon tonight in Seattle
Next full moon on 26 September 2026, next new moon on 11 September 2026. See the full moon page for the live phase visual and a moon overlay on the interactive map.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Seattle today?▼
The sun rises at 06:29 America/Los_Angeles in Seattle, United States today.
What time is sunset in Seattle today?▼
The sun sets at 19:47 America/Los_Angeles in Seattle today.
How long is the day in Seattle today?▼
Daylight in Seattle today lasts 13 hours and 17 minutes, between sunrise and sunset.
When is the golden hour in Seattle?▼
The morning golden hour in Seattle runs from 05:57 to 07:10, and the evening golden hour runs from 19:06 to 20:19.
What is the timezone of Seattle?▼
Seattle uses the America/Los_Angeles timezone. All sunrise and sunset times on this page are shown in local time.
When is the longest day of the year in Seattle?▼
The longest day of 2026 in Seattle is 21 June 2026, with 15h 59m of daylight between sunrise and sunset.
When is the shortest day of the year in Seattle?▼
The shortest day of 2026 in Seattle is 21 December 2026, with 8h 26m of daylight.
How much does daylight vary through the year in Seattle?▼
Between the longest and shortest day of 2026, day length in Seattle swings by 7h 34m.